crab and tomato orzotto

Updated at: Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:50:54 GMT

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat until melted. Add in garlic and shallot and cook until soft and translucent.

Step 2

Add in tomato paste and cook until browned about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add in Calabrian chilis and orzo. Stir to coat the orzo in the tomato paste.

Step 4

Deglaze with white wine. Cook, stirring, until most of the wine is cooked off.

Step 5

Add in about 1/3 of the chicken stock and cook over medium-low heat, stirring until most of the liquid is absorbed.

Step 6

Repeat this process until the orzo is al dente and the mixture is creamy and still quite saucy. You want to maintain a simmer (not a boil) through this process so that the pasta cooks gently and all the liquid doesn’t cook off without the pasta being able to absorb it. This should take about 17-20 minutes

Step 7

Turn heat to low. Stir in cream and crab (save just a little for the top to garnish). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

Serve topped with reserved crab, more olive oil, lemon zest, chives, and black pepper.

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